Curated Video
The Aftermath of the Deadliest School Massacre in U.S. History
By the 1920s, amateur filmmakers were documenting every corner of American life. In the case of George Betts, he would capture the aftermath of an American tragedy: the Bath School Massacre of 1927. From the Series: America in Color:...
Reading Through History
History Brief: Flappers
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434489169&sr=1-3 A brief video explaining who the flappers were...
Reading Through History
History Brief: Flappers
For teaching resources covering this material, check out our workbook: http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434489169&sr=1-3 A brief video explaining who the flappers were...
Curated Video
10 Colorized Videos That Bring American History to Life 🏛️ Smithsonian Channel
Using digital colorization technology, these clips — from Prohibition to the moon landing — bring American history to life. 0:00 - Intro to 10 Colorized Videos 0:23 - 1920s: Prohibition Drives Drinking Underground 2:40 - 1920s: Iconic...
Reading Through History
Haste to the Wedding: Marches of the American Revolution
Haste to the Wedding was a popular tune at the time of the American Revolution, in England, Ireland, the American Colonies, and Canada. In America the piece has a long history. "Haste" appears in late 18th century music copybooks such as...
Life Noggin
Did Boomers Have It EASY In The 70s?
What was being an adult like in the 1970s? Did boomers have an easier time living? Watch more: “Unbelievable Myths From The 1920s” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qex44E0SywU Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your...
Crash Course
The Roaring 20's
Discover the roaring and contradicting nature of the 1920s in the United States. The video provides an overview of laissez faire capitalism in the decade and the nation's dramatic increase in productivity, as well as a variety of other...
Crash Course
The Great Depression
The Great Depression does not fit into a simplistic narrative. This video introduces learners to the complicated and complex nature of this historical event in the United States with a heavy emphasis on the progression of economic...